Hospice Executive Director

Ethos•Houston, TX

About The Position

Hospice Executive Director This is a key leadership role for a strong local operator who understands hospice operations, knows the market, and has a track record of building teams, driving growth, and leading a high-performing branch. As the Hospice Executive Director, you will provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for the local hospice program. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations, staff leadership, financial performance, regulatory oversight, and continued growth of the branch.

Requirements

3+ years of hospice operations management experience
Experience with budget development, financial oversight, and expense management
Broad understanding of federal and state regulatory requirements
Strong leadership, operational, strategic, and managerial ability
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee the overall management and performance of hospice operations
Lead branch operations with accountability for staffing, hiring, budgets, and day-to-day execution
Develop and manage the annual budget, while monitoring expenditures and financial performance
Analyze business volume, market conditions, competition, service mix, and operational costs
Drive growth by expanding new and existing referral and client relationships
Partner with recruiting and leadership to attract, hire, and retain top talent
Work closely with clinical leadership on intake activity, patient needs, and operational execution
Ensure compliance with company standards, as well as applicable federal and state regulations
Help build and maintain a strong branch culture focused on performance, service, and stability
Must be local to the Houston, TX market
Must have strong local market knowledge, relationships, and established contacts